Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that makes a real-time video of the movements inside a part of the body by passing x-rays through the body over a period of time. It is a type of x-ray that shows organs, tissues, or other internal structures moving in real time. Fluoroscopy imaging shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor. Doctors use fluoroscopy devices to diagnose illnesses and help them through certain treatment procedures. There is an increase in demand for these devices, as they are used in many types of examinations and procedures.
Market Statistics:
The global Fluoroscopy Devices Market is estimated to account for US$ 4,436.3 Mn in terms of value by the end of 2022.
Drivers:
Increase in demand for fluoroscopy devices across the world is expected to augment growth of the global fluoroscopy devices market during the forecast period. For instance, associated benefits of fluoroscopy devices have increased the adoption of fluoroscopy devices over the years. In June 2021, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A. announced the launch of the Persona RF PREMIUM in the United States. Persona RF PREMIUM is an innovative radiography and fluoroscopy system designed for hospitals and medical centers of all sizes, providing real-time imaging for skeletal, digestive, urinary, respiratory, reproductive systems; and specific organs including the heart, lung and kidneys. The Persona RF PREMIUM is launched to provide hospitals with the technologies they need to positively impact patient care.
Opportunities:
High prevalence of chronic diseases and rise in geriatric population is expected to offer significant growth opportunities for players in the global fluoroscopy devices market. For instance, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States, killing 382,820 people in 2020. More than 20.1 million adults age 20 and older have CAD (about 7.2%). In 2020, about 2 in 10 deaths from CAD happen in adults less than 65 years old. In cardiac catheterization, fluoroscopy devise are used as an adjunct to enable the doctor to see the flow of blood through the coronary arteries in order to evaluate the presence of arterial blockages.
Restraints:
Rising adoption of refurbished devices, risk of side effects due to radiation exposure, and stringent rules and regulations for imaging devices are major factors expected to hinder growth of the global fluoroscopy devices market. For instance, fluoroscopy can result in relatively high radiation doses, especially for complex interventional procedures. Common side effects caused owing to radiation exposure are radiation-induced injuries and radiation-induced cancer. Radiation-induced injuries occur shortly after radiation exposure and radiation-induced cancer occur later in life, restraining the growth of the market. However, new fluoroscopy devices help improve the patient satisfaction as they have low risk of side-effects due to low radiation levels.